Quest Magazine: November Issue Out Now

 

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please go to: Quest Magazine - Armed Forces Resettlement since 1999

The Ripple Pond: New free resources to help Armed Forces families talk about injury and PTSD

 

The Ripple Pond wanted to share an exciting new set of free resources to help Armed Forces families talk with children about injury and PTSD.

When a parent or family member is living with injury or trauma linked to their military service, the impact can reach across the whole family. Children may notice changes in someone they love or in family life, but knowing how to explain what’s happening in a way they can understand can be difficult.

That’s why, through their Family Focus Project, The Ripple Pond has developed Understanding Injury: a collection of practical, age-appropriate resources designed to help families find ways to approach these conversations together.

Developed with input from families with lived experience and specialist professionals, the resources include:

• Age-appropriate materials for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3
• Conversation prompts and suggested wording to help parents find a starting point
• Follow-up resources to support understanding
• Accompanying videos (for KS2 / 3) designed to be used alongside the information packs

These aren’t instructions about what to say or how anyone should feel. They offer families a starting point, helping them find the language and confidence to approach conversations in ways that feel right for them.

The resources were developed with funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and were initially shared with The Ripple Pond’s Members and partners. They are now freely available to everyone, so families and professionals can access and share them whenever they may be helpful.

To read this newsletter in full, please go to: New free resources to help Armed Forces families talk about injury and PTSD

To find out more about the resources available, please go to: Understanding Injury Resources | The Ripple Pond

Blackpool: Remembrance Service at the War Memorial on the Promenade - Sunday 8th Nov 26

Blackpool Remembrance Sunday Service – Sunday 8 November 2026

Blackpool will pay its respects at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Sunday 8th November, held at the War Memorial on the Promenade.

The service will begin at 10.55am, featuring the two minutes’ silence, a service of remembrance, and a wreath-laying ceremony in memory of those who gave their lives in service of their country, followed by a short parade at approximately 11.45am.
Attendance Information

Entry into the War Memorial arena and seating area is for invited and pre-registered guests only.

Public viewing will be available around the perimeter of the arena on a standing-only basis.

Members of the public who wish to lay a personal wreath may do so after the service has concluded.

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Fylde Council: Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2026

Remembrance Sunday Services in Fylde 2026

Residents throughout the borough are warmly invited to join commemorations on Sunday 8 November as communities come together to honour those who have defended our freedoms. These services will offer everyone the opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by our armed forces, both past and present.

Services are always well attended and will take place as follows:

St Annes: Assemble at the Town Hall at 10:25am. The parade will proceed to the memorial in Ashton Gardens at 10:38am, led by the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde. Please note that as Garden Street is currently closed, the procession will return by the reverse route forming up on the main path out of Ashton Gardens.

Lytham: Gather at the Assembly Rooms at 10:30am, with the procession departing at 10:45am. The civic party will be led by the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress.

Kirkham: Assemble on Orders Lane at 1:30pm and move off at 1:45pm. The Remembrance service will commence at the Cenotaph at 2:00pm, followed by refreshments at the Community Centre at approximately 2:45pm. Please note that after the service the procession back to the Community Centre will be in the same order and will return up Church Street, Poulton Street and through the passageway near Kirkham Bierhaus. It will not return up Barnfield as in previous years.

Wesham: Assemble at the War Memorial at 10:20am. The procession will move off at 10:40am. Following the service at the War Memorial, the Mayor and guests will make their way to the Community Centre on Church Road for refreshments.

Armistice Day Arrangements

The commemorations continue on Wednesday 11 November with a two-minute silence marking Armistice Day. The Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde will attend at Ashton Gardens, the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Fylde at Lytham Cenotaph and Councillor Frank Andrews, Fylde’s Armed Forces Representative, along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kirkham at Kirkham Cenotaph, ensuring every community can mark this significant moment together.

Councillor Richard Redcliffe, Mayor of Fylde, said: “It’s a privilege to stand alongside our community as we honour those who gave so much for our freedom. These services offer a vital moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces, and I’d encourage everyone across Fylde to take part, whether at a service or through the two-minute silence, to ensure they are never forgotten.”

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Preston: Remembrance Parade - Sunday 8th November 26 - 1100hrs

Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Please join the Right Worshipful Mayor of Preston, veterans, Armed Forces and others, in gathering around the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

Sunday 8th November 2026

1100hrs - 1300hrs 

Flag Market - Preston 

A parade of armed forces members both current and veterans, cadets, dignitaries and others will walk around the city centre, ending at the Flag Market.

At the end of Sunday's service, there will be an opportunity for the public to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.

Information provided by Weeton HIVE

Dyfed & Powys: Dyfed - Powys Police Vacancies

Dyfed - Powys Police:

Our vacancies this week are...

• People and OD Support (Human Resources) | Closes 4th November
• ICT Specialist | Closes 5th November
• Forensic Submissions Support | Closes 9th November
• Detention and Escort Support (Brecon) | Closes 10th November
• Intelligence Support Officer – Live Intelligence Desk | Closes 11th November
• Digital Media Intern | Closes 11th November
• Digital Forensics Intern | Closes 11th November
• Procurement Intern | Closes 11th November
• Sustainability Intern | Closes 11th November

Would one of these roles suit you? Click here for more information and to apply.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Blandford: Garrison cinema showing 'Wicker' - Mon 2nd & Wed 4th Nov

Rated 15 - Doors open at 18.30. Film starts at 19.00

Cast Alexander Skarsgard, Olivia Colman, Peter Dinklage ( Romantic comedy)

(An ostracized fisherwoman commissions the local basketmaker to weave her a husband, but when her wicker creation proves unexpectedly extraordinary, his presence ignites jealousy and upheaval that threatens their quiet village.)

Watch the trailer here. WICKER | BFBS Cinemas

Food and drink available to purchase at the door.

Ticket prices

Adult (15+) £4

Child £3

family ticket £11

Senior (60+) £3

Student £3

For more information and to watch trailers click https://cinemas.bfbs.com/blandford

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Athan: Remembrance Sunday on Sun 8th Nov 26 at St Tathan Church, St Athan

Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8 November 2026 

Everyone is welcome to join us as we remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.

🕙 10.00am – Service at St Tathan Church
🕥 10.50am – Service at the War Memorial

Afterwards, please join us at the Paul Lewis Community Centre (PLCC) for refreshments.

If you would like to lay a wreath, please email: clerk@stathancommunitycouncil.gov.uk

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: Remembrance at Hereford Cathedral on Tue 11th Nov 26

Hereford Cathedral School: 

Join us for an evening of Words & Music for Remembrance at Hereford Cathedral.

📆 Tuesday 11 November, 7pm

The evening will be a poignant tribute to the fallen, with readings and a moving programme of music from the choirs of Hereford Cathedral School pupils.

Free entry, with a retiring collection in aid of the Royal British Legion.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub

Hereford: How to Train Your Dragon - The Musical at The Courtyard - Hereford on Sat 7th Nov 26

 

The Courtyard - Hereford:

Join us for this week's Family Saturday - Laura Gale Dance & Drama's How To Train Your Dragon Jr!
Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage.

📅 Saturday 7 November, 11am
🤩 Free pre-activity from 10.30am
🎫 For more information & to book

Family Saturdays are sponsored by Hereford Cathedral School

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub